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REHREN, GRACE G. Age 88, passed away December 25, 2013. She is survived by her two sons, Bob Rehren of Albuquerque, NM; William Rehren of New York, NY; six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Services will be held at Long Island National Cemetery. To view funeral information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Grace's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87124 505-821-0010
Published on: Sun December 29, 2013
RIPPEL, BETTY MAE DRAKE Age 88, passed away December 18, 2013. She was raised in Mosquero, NM. She lived in Albuquerque for 55 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Morris Rippel and her daughter Cheryl Skinner. She is survived by her son Greg Burton; grandaughers Holly Stafford and Tara Fansler; grandsons Wade Wilson and Reece Wilson; four great-grandchildren Drake, Einin, Levi and Layla. Graveside service will be at the Mosquero Cemetery, Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of gifts and flowers please make a donation to the Albuquerque Art Museum.
Published on: Sun December 29, 2013
SAPUNAR, PETER PAUL 83, died at home in Albuquerque on December 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his son, Peter, parents, Paul and Mary, and sister, Katherine. He is survived by his wife Shirley of 61 years; daughter, Deborah and husband, Mark of Albuquerque, daughter, Hope, of Broomfield, CO; five grandchildren, Jessica, Andrew, Jason, Ethan, and Margaret; five great-grandchildren, Azaria, Sevelyn, Aaliyah, Rowan, and Natalie. Peter Paul was born on January 11, 1930 in Oak Park Illinois. His parents Paul B. and Mary P. Sapunar moved to the USA from Yugoslavia. He grew up in Chicago, and as young man he enjoyed horses and worked in a stable. Peter Paul attended the Art Institute of Chicago, and he remained creative throughout his life. He met his wife Shirley Anne Beutel in 1950 through his sister, Katherine, and they married in April 19, 1952. He served our country as a corporal in the Army during the Korean War. Peter Paul worked in the field of industrial design for Carter-Hoffmann Company where he was a plant supervisor for 40 years. He was an avid reader and was self-taught in a wide array of disciplines including photography, electronics, woodworking, and agriculture. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed his time gardening, bird watching, and fishing. His favorite vacations were those spent fishing in the north woods of the upper Midwest. Peter Paul is remembered for his integrity, dedication, honesty, and unconditional love and acceptance. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is loved deeply and greatly missed. Cremation under the direction of the Neptune Society.
Published on: Sun December 29, 2013
SILVA, VIOLET L. Age, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013. She is survived by daughter, Gail Silva; grandson, Justin C. Hammond; and sister, Elsie Kennedy of Fresno, CA. Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo M. Silva; son, Gary A. Silva; parents, Guy Arnel and Sarah May Triplett; and brothers, J.D., Kenneth, and Ernest Triplett. Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at FRENCH - University. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit FRENCH - University, Saturday, January 04, 2014, one hour prior to service. Please visit our online guest book for Violet at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun December 29, 2013
SMITHPETER, ROGER LEE Dr. Roger Lee Smithpeter was born April 5, 1932, in Geary, OK, the only child of Delmar and Ruby Smithpeter. After Delmar's untimely death in 1933, Roger was raised by his beloved grandmother, Madge Shawver. He attended high school in Los Angeles, CA, where he developed an encyclopedic knowledge of tropical fish and lectured at the LA Aquarium. He attended college at UCLA and the University of Oklahoma. He later joined the US Navy, serving as a Lieutenant on a destroyer in the Pacific during the Korean Conflict. Roger married Ruthann Noret and fathered two sons, Mark and David Fairbairn. Following their divorce, Roger attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma. He successfully completed a pyramid surgical residency program in CA at Santa Barbara Cottage and County Hospitals, where he met his second wife, Jeanne Roos, whom he married in 1967. They relocated to Santa Fe, NM, in 1968, and had three children, Colin, Tracy, and Margaret Smithpeter. Roger served the people of New Mexico for more than 30 years as a talented general and vascular surgeon. His family is proud of the many lives he saved and bettered. He had a lifelong interest in art, fine clothing and interior design. In his retirement, Roger was an avid news watcher, enjoyed OU college football, participating in medical and political committees, and studying Buddhist philosophy. Roger died peacefully December 27, 2013, with family present following a long-standing respiratory illness. In addition to his five children, he leaves behind daughter-in-law Fleur Smithpeter and two grandchildren, Ian and Arden Smithpeter. Roger's wit, intelligence and Okie charm will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to Doctors Without Borders or the American Red Cross in his honor would be appreciated.
Published on: Sun December 29, 2013
SPIESS, JAMES CARLOS Age 87, a longtime resident, died Saturday, December 21, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Helen; his children, Carlos, Jimmy, John, Maree, Matt, Margaret, Mike, Joseph; 16 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and 3 step-children, Sue, Sondra, and Gary. He was in the "10th Ranger Company" in the Korean War and an active member of the American Legion. He was in the National Guard with the rank of Captain, also a member of the NRA, and a member of the ZIA Gun Club. Services will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at 10:00 am, at FRENCH - University. The Military Burial Service will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45pm. Please visit our online guest book for James at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun December 29, 2013
STEVENS, DONALD "KID" Age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away after a long struggle with Lou Gehrig's disease on Friday, December 27, 2013. He is survived by his precious cat Sonny and friends Raquel Cantu and John Framstad. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Ian Stevens and his parents. Kid was a licensed electrician and electronics technician who serviced many small businesses in town. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy. Kid was raised in Colorado where he loved the mountains and the snow. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 8212 Louisiana Blvd NE # C Albuquerque, NM 87113. Please visit our online guest book for Kid at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sun December 29, 2013
STUEBER, JAMES "JIM" Age 89, passed into glory on Friday, December 27, 2013. James was born in Marshfield, WI on February 3, 1924. He served in the United States Army during WWII with the OSS in North Africa and Italy. James is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marie; son Tom and his wife, Bonnie, his daughter Patty and her husband, David; grandchildren Sean and wife, Vanessa, Tami and husband, Jeff, Seth and wife, Mary, Valarie, Kurt, Christopher, Kevin, Justin and Kyle; great-grandchildren Josh, Elisa, Garrett, Hayley, Mason, Olivia, Kevin James and Morgan, and dear family members Deborah Stueber and Charles and Carol Henson. James was preceded in death by his sons Richard and Gerald, grandson Scott and brother Robert. James retired from Sandia National Labs in 1979 after a career of 27 years. He enjoyed repairing tube type antique radios and played a major role in developing a 120-acre subdivision in Placitas. James believed strongly in prayer and knew that God was with him every day, and without Jesus he could not make it. He was a loving and devoted husband, who made sure their honeymoon never ended. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 2:00pm at French Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Richard J. Stueber Scholarship Fund at La Cueva High School. Please visit our online guestbook for James at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sun December 29, 2013
TALBOT, CAROL KAY August 21, 1931- December 19, 2013 Carol passed away into the loving arms of Our Lord on December 19th, 2013. Carol was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. Carol leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Howard Talbot; three sons, Philip, Paul and Kenneth; and several grandchildren. She was born in Derriter, LA. She moved to Albuquerque at an early age. She was employed for many years at Kirkland Airforce Base until she met and married Howard who was a full time Army Sargeant. They toured the world together. Carol now joins her mother, father and six siblings. Funeral will be held at Riverside Mortuary on December 30th 2013 at 11:00am with burial followed at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Published on: Sun December 29, 2013
VIGIL, EVELYN (ESTHER) Esther was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and died on December 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. She is survived by her children, Steve Vigil and family, Vivian Vigil and family; her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; her sisters, Evangeline, (twin), and Lourdes L. Sanchez. Aunt Esther is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Vigil and her son Lawrence Vigil. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 3, 2014 in San Diego, California.
Published on: Sun December 29, 2013
